Choral | New England Conservatory

Chou wen-chung smiling and gesturing with his hands

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NEC presents composer Chou Wen-chung with an Honorary Doctorate

Fri, March 1, 2019

At his home in New York, composer Chou Wen-chung was presented with an honorary doctorate by NEC President Andrea Kalyn.

NEC alum Kristo Kondakci with members of NEC Chamber Singers and the Eureka Women's Chorus in Jordan Hall master class

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“A musician is a social innovator:” Kristo Kondakçi ’13, ’15 MM brings The Women's Chorus to NEC

Tue, February 26, 2019

NEC's Erica J. Washburn and the Chamber Singers welcomed the Eureka Ensemble Women's Chorus, comprised of women experiencing homelessness, for a joint master class in Jordan Hall, co-led by Women's Chorus co-founder Kristo Kondakçi ’13, ’15 MM.

Black and white photo of a man in a band uniform standing near a large drum. The drum says "LET US HAVE PEACE."

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NEC at Boston Public Library: Peace Jubilee

Fri, March 29, 2019 | 7:00pm

Boston Public Library

The Pierce Performance Series was launched to raise the visibility of the Boston Public Library’s Special Collections through free public performances and lectures. For our inaugural event, we will be...

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A New Year’s Greeting from President Andrea Kalyn

Tue, January 1, 2019

Lorna Cooke deVaron conducts, in a photo taken from the perspective of the chorus.

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NEC Mourns the Loss of Lorna Cooke deVaron

Fri, October 19, 2018

Mrs. deVaron was the founding Director of Choral Activities at NEC.

Event

NEC Prep Youth Chorale, Young Women’s Chorale, Camerata & String Chamber Orchestra

Thu, May 23, 2019 | 7:30pm

NEC: Jordan Hall

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NEC Concert Choir + Chamber Singers present Great Music for a Great Space

Mon, April 22, 2019 | 7:30pm

NEC: Jordan Hall

The "Great Music for a Great Space" concert series, performed in NEC's historic Jordan Hall, showcases a collection of choral masterworks—both sacred and secular, a cappella and accompanied—spanning...